These quick and easy caprese skewers with salami are the best appetizer when you're in a hurry but want to impress your guests! Check out our prosciutto caprese skewers too, they're just as delish!
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Why you’ll love this recipe
- EASY: These salami caprese bites are made with just four ingredients and are super simple to assemble!
- QUICK: These mini caprese skewers take only 10 minutes to make!
- IMPRESSING: These may look like a fancy appetizer, but they are the easiest snack to make!
Recipe Ingredients
- SALAMI
- MOZZARELLA
- BASIL
- CHERRY TOMATOES
See the recipe card below for the ingredient measurements.
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Assemble: Thread a piece of salami, mozzarella/boccacini ball, rolled-up basil leaf, and tomato onto a toothpick. Repeat these steps for each toothpick.
Storage and Leftovers
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Expert Tips
- Roll the basil leaf. This will give the skewer a cleaner look and make it easier to eat.
- Keep the cherry tomato whole. Avoid slicing the cherry tomato in half because it will make the skewer wet and cause a bit of a mess when servicing.
- Thread the salami first. The easiest way to assemble these caprese meat skewers is to scatter the slices of meat on a cutting board, poke them with a toothpick, and thread everything else on top of the salami.
- Don't overcrowd the skewers. If there isn't enough room on the toothpick, slice the bocconcini ball in half or make the salami pieces smaller. You can also make more room by pushing the different ingredients on the toothpick.
- Make more! If you're planning to feed a big group, double the recipe!
Alternative Ingredients
- Cheese: Any solid form of cheese will work on these cheese and meat skewers! Some ideas are regular brick mozzarella, cheddar cubes, or fancier cheeses like Havarti, gouda, or double-smoked!
- Meat: You can thread a variety of cured or sliced meat onto these skewers, such as turkey, ham, spicy salami, prosciutto, etc.
- Olives: Green or black olives like kalamata olives would be a delicious salty addition to caprese these bites!
- Balsamic Glaze: Consider drizzling the kabobs with some balsamic glaze for a rich burst of flavor.
The alternative ingredients are just suggestions and have not been tested.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, these caprese bites can be made ahead of time and stored in an airtight container until you're ready to serve.
Caprese skewers are served as a tasty appetizer before any meal and pair well with some balsamic drizzle.
These caprese skewers can last for up to 5 days covered or in an airtight container in the fridge.
📖 Recipe
Easy Caprese Skewers with Salami
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 12 1x
Description
These easy caprese skewers with salami are a quick and delicious appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 12 toothpicks
- cured salami log sliced into 3 rings, then cut into 4 quarters to make 12 pieces
- 12 mozzarella bocconcini balls
- 12 fresh basil leaves
- 12 cherry tomatoes
Instructions
- Assemble: Thread a piece of salami, mozzarella/boccacini ball, rolled-up basil leaf, and tomato onto a toothpick. Repeat these steps for each toothpick.
Notes
You can use regular mozzarella brick cheese cut into small cubes if you don't have boccacini balls.
If you don't have a dry-cured salami log, you can thread the skewers using sliced deli salami.
Keep the cherry or grape tomatoes whole so the juice isn't released and creates a mess.
You can double the recipe if you are planning to feed a large group.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Category: appetizer
- Method: assemble
- Cuisine: italian
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